This Week in Good News

This Week in Good News

MSPCA taking in 37 cats from Louisiana after snowfall
The MSPCA’s Northeast Animal Shelter is set to receive 37 cats impacted by the significant …
‘Bulldog Boutique’ providing free clothes to Westerly students in need
Westerly High School’s new student boutique is a small space with big dreams.
12 Gives Back: Katie Brown Educational Program
Each month, WPRI 12, along with Somerset Federal Credit Union, honors those who make …
Birders flock to Aquidneck Island for glimpse of rare goose
A species of goose that’s not usually seen in the United States has made its way to …
Nesi’s Notes: Jan. 25
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
Man charged in deadly Lincoln DUI crash gets 5 years behind bars
The Massachusetts man accused in a deadly New Year’s Eve crash two years ago has changed his plea.
PHIL’s Main Street Grille closing after 85 years
A beloved South Kingstown restaurant is closing for good this weekend after 85 years in business.
Washington state woman is charged in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont
A Washington state woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, which happened days after authorities …
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications …
Community Focus: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined 12 News at 4 to talk about cell phone policies, student safety, state-run school …
Teens face gun charges after chase in New Bedford
Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday following a brief chase through New Bedford.
Police find narcotics, firearms in Pawtucket man’s home
Police arrested a Pawtucket man Wednesday after finding narcotics and firearms while searching his house.
Immigration attorney weighs in on new executive orders
The new Executive Orders come just days after a federal judge in Boston approved a settlement in the class-action lawsuit of Lilian Calderon Jimenez …
Whitehouse seen as potential vote for RFK Jr. due to long friendship
The two men attended law school together.
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